While imports picked up from its August decline, exports and factory output continued declining to a two-month low mainly due to seasonal demand shifts, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday, Nov. 6. Total exports in September 2024 were valued at $5.96 billion, showing an 8.9...
The local stock market fell due to a possible Trump win in the US elections. The main index lost 92.52 points or 1.27 percent to close at 7,165.42 with the retreat led by the Property sector. Volume dipped to 1.33 billion shares worth P4.58 billion as losers beat gainers 105 to 83 with 49...
By Derco Rosal More Filipinos found jobs in September, but many were not placed in full-time positions, leading to a notable increase in underemployment. “Of course, because of the holiday season, more [people] want to work,” National Statistician and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)...
SPIN.ph editor Dodo Catacutan, Philippine Star sports ed Nelson Beltran, and former national player Jerome Delariarte were the big winners in the 3rd PSA Cup golf tournament hosted by the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club recently. Catacutan shot an even-par 72 under the System 36 format...
In light of recent tropical storms that have disrupted schools across the Philippines, Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara emphasized on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the need for educational systems to swiftly adapt to ensure stability and lessen dependence on community resilience alone....
The Department of Education (DepEd) reaffirmed its commitment to a “fair and transparent” procurement process on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and assured the public that there is no corruption within its current leadership. DepEd Central Office / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN “Walang korapsyon sa...
The Philippines is set to host “Marketing Wars: Episode 6.0 and Beyond”, an integration of the 4th World Marketing Forum and the 53rd National Marketing Conference, focusing on the evolving global marketing landscape. Organized by the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) in collaboration with...
After being shelved for five years, the Philippine National Para Games returns with over 900 participants taking centerstage from Nov. 11 to 14 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila and the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City. Philippine Paralympic Committee (PPC) and PHILSPADA president Mike...
The local stock market surged on news that the inflation rate in October did not rise higher than expected. The main index jumped 121.84 points or 1.71 percent to close at 7,257.94 with the Property sector leading the rally. Volume was still weak though at 1.03 billion shares worth P4.97 billion as...
To help areas struck by the Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine”, Lopez-led FP Island Energy Corporation has provided uninterrupted power supply through its microgrid system in Camarines Sur. In a statement, the firm said around 600 residents in a remote island barangay in the town of Caramoan have...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has recognized SM Investments Corporation and BDO Unibank Inc. as among this year’s “Country Movers,” to highlight their significant contributions to national development. Presented during the 50th Philippine Business Conference and Expo...
By Derco Rosal The country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 percent from September’s four-year low of 1.9 percent due to soaring rice prices which jumped following recent calamities including Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon. October's inflation pushed the 10-month...
